#488261 Color Information

Hex color code: #488261

#488261 is a soft green color. In RGB it is (72, 130, 97), and in HSL it is (146°, 29%, 40%). It is widely used in graphic design.

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Color NameSea Green

HEX

#488261

RGB

72, 130, 97

HSL

146°, 29%, 40%

CMYK

45%, 0%, 25%, 49%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #488261;
background-color: #488261;
border-color: #488261;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #488261;
border: 2px solid #488261;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#488261]
text-[#488261]
border-[#488261]
shadow-[0_0_10px_488261]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #488261, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #488261; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #488261; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #488261; background-color: #48826115; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #48826120; border-left: 4px solid #488261; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #488261; }

Related Colors

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Analogous

Triadic

Split Complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #488261 in the color wheel.

● Current● Complementary● Triadic● Analogous

RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

72, 130, 97

Red: 72 / Green: 130 / Blue: 97

HSL

146°, 29%, 40%

Hue: 146° / Saturation: 29% / Lightness: 40%

CMYK

45%, 0%, 25%, 49%

Cyan: 45% / Magenta: 0% / Yellow: 25% / Key: 49%

What color is #488261?

#488261 is a green hue associated with nature and harmony.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

84486A

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #488261 to RGB:

rgb(72, 130, 97)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #488261 to HSL:

hsl(146, 29%, 40%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #488261 to CMYK:

cmyk(45%, 0%, 25%, 49%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A subtle green tone, #488261 has RGB (72, 130, 97) and HSL (146°, 29%, 40%). Known for evoking nature and harmony, this green hue is popular for illustrations and friendly visual themes. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #488261 is #84486A, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #4C8448.

Use #488261 in CSS: color: #488261 or background-color: #488261. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #488261

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 4.64:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #488261?

#488261 is a subtle green color - a green hue that evokes nature and harmony.

What is the RGB value of #488261?

#488261 in RGB is (72, 130, 97) - 72 red, 130 green, and 97 blue.

How to use #488261 in CSS?

Use #488261 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #488261?

#84486A (complementary), #4C8448 (analogous), and #2D523D (lighter shade) work well with #488261.